The journey of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), popularly known as Pusa Institute, began in 1905 at Pusa (Bihar) with the generous grant of 30,000 pounds from an American philanthropist, Mr. Henry Phipps. The institute was then known as Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) which functioned with five departments, namely Agriculture, Cattle Breeding, Chemistry, Economic Botany and Mycology. Bacteriology unit was added in 1907. The name of ARI was changed to Imperial Institute of Agricultural Research in 1911 and, in 1919 it was renamed as Imperial Agricultural Research Institute. Following a devastating earth quake on 15th January 1934, the institute was shifted to New Delhi on 29th July 1936. Post independence, the institute has been renamed as Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).

Job Details:

Name of the Project: ICAR-Extramural Research project on “Study on Sclerotinia sclerotiorum with emphasis on management of Sclerotinia rot in Brassica”. PI-Dr. Lakshman Prasad.

No of Post: 01 Post.

Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- + 30% HRA.

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/Life Sciences with 4/5 years of bachelor degree or candidates having PG degree in basic sciences with 3 years Bachelor degree and 2 years of Masters degree should have qualified NET. Desirable experience in pathological and biochemical techniques.

Age Limit: Relaxation in age limit for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per government rules.

Venue Details:

Division of Plant Pathology,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
New Delhi- 110012.